2016 – Year In Review
Good morning! Happy Last Day of 2016!
Anyone have any fun NYE plans? As always, my family and I will be ringing in the new year on the couch. With PJs. And lots of yummy snacks. (Because, obviously, we’ve gotta eat our way out of 2016 so we can start that #fitspo life on January 1st).
Before jumping into the new year, I wanted to do a recap of this past year with some of my favorite events and favorite blog posts from 2016. It was an eventful year with so many special memories so I wanted to give it a proper send-off.
So here we go.
At the beginning of the year, I got to meet my beautiful niece – just days after her birth.
I went on a family vacation in March and came back an engaged lady.
I watched one best friend get married in April and another best friend get married in July.
Our engagement party turned into our wedding and I officially became a Mrs.
My baby sister got engaged to my future brother-in-law – who pulled off the best surprise this family has ever seen.
I said goodbye to my Rocketship family and, though there were tears upon tears upon tears, I still feel so fortunate to have been a part of something so wonderful and meaningful.
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Some of my Favorite Blog Posts from 2016:
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Teaching
Why it’s important to be conscious of your words and actions – even when you’re out of the classroom.
Why special education teachers kick butt. In more ways than one.
About “Take Your Child to Work” Day. And why that’s confusing for teachers.
Regarding diversity in a rural town. And how to turn something into a teachable moment. (And the follow-up).
My classroom is a mess. This is why I’m okay with it.
Five strategies to teach students with ADHD.
I throw my students’ work in the trash. Here’s why.
The lightbulb moments. For both the children. And their parents.
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Miscellaneous
I’m Fat. And My Body is OK. So you can keep your comments to yourself. Please and thank you.
Why Fitness Instructors are Like Classroom Teachers. And why Brenda is my #1 human of 2016. Sorry, husband.
I’m a “millenial.” Yet technology still amazes me. As if I’m an 80-year old grandma.
Sounds like it was a really happy and busy year! 😊 I’m glad to have come across your blog through the blog hop – will be back soon again.
I absolutely love this post. It made me reflect on what I have achieved this year even though it’s been a really tough one. I too got to meet my niece (can’t believe I’m an auntie ) and I was lucky enough to travel to Michigan to visit with my brother.
Thank you for prompting me to take stock of 2016. It has been a good year in many ways and I now choose to dwell on those! May you and yours have a prosperous 2017!
What a fabulous year you have had, with so many great surprises. As a special education teacher, I always enjoy your teaching posts.
You did make me look back at all that has happened in 2016. While not as exciting as your year, our family has grown and changed in wonderful ways.
Cheers to a fabulous 2017 for all of us!
This is a beautiful way to remember the special moments of 2016! My niece puts together a movie with pictures from all our special moments of the year. We will end 2016 watching the year go by through the movie. So fun! Happy New Year!
What an exciting year!
Congrats on your engagement. I came back from holiday in July engaged, best trip ever and nice year. Hope you have a great 2017
From Japan :I wish you a Happy New Year!
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You have had a wonderful eventful year. Congratulations on your marriage! Happy New Year.
I loved that you reflected upon all of the great moments you have had this year! I have loved all of your teaching posts this year! I look forward to reading more in 2017. Congratulations on such an amazing year!
Wow! This was a big year for you and your family! Best wishes for 2017!
I need to do a post like this! This also reminds me I need to write more non-sponsored content on my blog. Thank you for taking us through your year!
It seems like you have had a most happening year. Hope 2017 brings more happiness and joy.. Happy New Year 2017
I like your style; we ring in the New Year the same way!! Looks like you had a GREAT 2016; wishing you much joy in the New Year!
You’ve had an amazing and busy year! Congrats on your new marriage! ❤
Seems like you really had an awesome 2016! Congratulations on your new marriage. 😊 I hope this year brings in more happiness.
You had an awesome year with new niece. Getting engaged and married. Hope new year is just as happy and good for you.
What a fantastic year you’ve had! I hope 2017 brings you lots of love, happiness and fabulousness! x
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You had an amazingly wonderful sounding year-filled with family and friends and a husband! I truly hope 2017 is as wonderful for you and yours as 2016 was!
That sounds like such an amazing year for you, filled with so many beautiful and wonderful surprises! Congratulations on everything! It’s so fun to review our posts from the year. I am completely with you on the amazement of technology, I get twisted trying to understand all the new things coming out but I love them! I wish you another year in 2017 filled with lots of beauty and love!
What a big year for you! Congrats on your marriage! Happy 2017!
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What a wonderful reflection of the year. Here’s to a fabulous 2017 ahead for you!
You have truly had a wonderful year!! Thank you for sharing it!!
You’ve got a fabulous 2016 and I believe you will rock 2017 more than ever 😊
Happy New Year!
Big year for your family! that’s awesome! I look forward to reading the posts that you suggested at the bottom as well!
Looks like you had an incredible year! I hope 2017 will be just as awesome!
What an incredible year. Love, romance, moves and trips. Very fun.
Congrats on your marriage and wish you a happy married life. Seems like you had an excellent 2016. Best of luck for 2017.
This post made me think what I have accomplished last year. It seemed like you had a fabulous year.
Congratulations on your marriage, I love your ring! Best of luck in 2017!
Kayla | kaylablogs.com
Engagements within a family can be such an exciting time for everyone. Looks like you have great things ahead in 2017.
Happy New year Divya.Wonderful round up post .I love ypur confession posts and teaching posts.Great going .Keep it up
Such a wonderful, love filled year! Congratulations on your marriage!
La Belle Sirene
Awww it sound sounds like you had an amazing year. Congratulations on your wedding. You guys look lovely together.
Congratulations! You had a great year with lots of activity and family gatherings…. these truly matter!
What a busy and exciting 2016 you had! Congratulations on your engagement and marriage, and best wishes to you both. I have always wanted to go on a cross country road trip. How amazing that yours ended in planting roots in a brand new place.
Sounds like a great year! Congrats on the wedding!